John Melville Kelly Auction Prices and Value Guide
John Melville Kelly auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 81 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
John Melville Kelly auction prices: quick answer
John Melville Kelly auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- John Melville Kelly
- Source records
- 81
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
John Melville Kelly appraisal factors
John Melville Kelly auction prices should be read against comparable works with similar medium, size, date, condition, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Common auction categories
- Fine art and paintings
- Works on paper and prints
- Sculpture and mixed media
- Decorative art and editions
Value drivers
- Medium, size, date, and period within the artist career
- Condition, restoration history, and surface quality
- Signature, inscriptions, edition details, and attribution confidence
- Provenance, exhibition history, and catalogue references
- Recent comparable auction sales for similar works
- Subject matter, rarity, and demand in the current market
Appraisal caveats
- Public auction records are a starting point, not a final appraisal.
- Private sales, incomplete feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
- Authentication and condition can materially change value.
Recent sale records
Selected public auction records currently in the Appraisily lot index. Use them as market context, then request a formal appraisal before you sell, insure, or donate.
john melville kelly 1879 1962 pareo hawai i · Bonhams · 2026-07-15 john melville kelly 1879 1962 pareo hawai i Bonhams · 2026-07-15
john melville kelly 1879 1962 red pareau hawai i and study for red pareau hawai i a group of two plate 14 7 8 x 11 7 8 in image 15 x 12 in · Bonhams · 2026-07-15 john melville kelly 1879 1962 red pareau hawai i and study for red pareau hawai i a group of two plate 14 7 8 x 11 7 8 in image 15 x 12 in Bonhams · 2026-07-15
john melville kelly 1879 1962 makanani a group of two image 6 1 2 x 4 1 8 in plate 4 3 4 x 3 1 4 in · Bonhams · 2026-07-15 john melville kelly 1879 1962 makanani a group of two image 6 1 2 x 4 1 8 in plate 4 3 4 x 3 1 4 in Bonhams · 2026-07-15
john melville kelly 1879 1962 untitled sampan worker · Bonhams · 2026-07-15 john melville kelly 1879 1962 untitled sampan worker Bonhams · 2026-07-15
john melville kelly 1879 1962 marion 15 1 2 x 12 1 2 in 39 4 x 31 8 cm in a koa wood frame painted circa 1950 · Bonhams · 2025-08-06 john melville kelly 1879 1962 marion 15 1 2 x 12 1 2 in 39 4 x 31 8 cm in a koa wood frame painted circa 1950 Bonhams · 2025-08-06
john melville kelly 1879 1962 hula skirt grass skirt · Bonhams · 2025-08-06 john melville kelly 1879 1962 hula skirt grass skirt Bonhams · 2025-08-06
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is John Melville Kelly worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my John Melville Kelly artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.